Mexico's housing market is on the rise

Dec 12, 2006
America's housing market may be slumping but across the border in Mexico houses are going up in record numbers. The folks fueling the market have one foot in each country and benefit from new credit opportunities. Laura Belous reports.

Local budgets rise and fall with housing

Nov 29, 2006
Declining home values aren't just bad for the families who need to sell. They also hurt cities and counties that rely on property taxes for their budgets. Hillary Wicai reports.

Putting a little faith in your listing

Nov 28, 2006
As the housing market cools across the country, sellers are working harder to move their properties. Commentator Mike Hickcox's home sat unsold for six months. That's when he tried something unconventional . . .

Housing stocks on the rise

Nov 28, 2006
Existing home sales are expected to fall again, but Wall Street is betting the worst of the housing slump is behind us. Is the celebration premature? Amy Scott reports.

Sellers, take Santa off the roof

Nov 27, 2006
If you're trying to sell your home, experts say its best to leave all those holiday decorations in the attic. Alex Cohen reports.

Rent's on the rise

Nov 21, 2006
Residential real estate is on the decline, but the commercial real estate market is still hot — and that means you can expect the rent on your apartment or office space to keep going up. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

Housing falls alone

Nov 20, 2006
A forecast out today says while the nation's housing industry may be on the ropes, economists don't see much fallout for the rest of the economy. John Dimsdale reports.

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Buying in a soft market

Nov 17, 2006
The housing market is cooling. That's good news for buyers. Right? Janet Babin reports.

House falling in on related industries

Nov 7, 2006
Two of the nation's top luxury home builders reported steep drops in quarterly earnings today — and builders aren't the only ones feeling the pinch. Diantha Parker reports.

Housing market winners and losers

Nov 3, 2006
In September, new home prices fell by the greatest amount in 35 years. So what's the outlook for employers who bank on a soaring housing market? Diantha Parker reports.